Easy One-Skillet Baked Ziti
This Easy One-Skillet Baked Ziti is a simple weeknight dinner that's ready in just 30 minutes.
Servings 8 servings
Calories 371kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground Italian sausage
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried basil I use sweet basil
- 3 cups water
- 12 ounce package uncooked ziti can also use penne or similar shaped pasta
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
- 8 ounces mozzarella shredded
- Fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475 degrees F.
- Cook ground Italian sausage in an oven-safe skillet (12-inches or larger) over medium heat.1 pound lean ground Italian sausage
- Drain sausage and return to pan.
- Add the garlic to the pan, and cook for 1 minute, stirring the entire time.6 cloves garlic
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and dried basil.28 ounce can crushed tomatoes, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
- Add water and dry pasta.3 cups water, 12 ounce package uncooked ziti
- Bring to boil.
- Cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes, or until noodles are tender. If the sauce starts to cook down too much, add additional water as needed.
- Remove from heat, and stir in the heavy cream and parmesan cheese.½ cup heavy cream, ½ cup grated Parmesan
- Sprinkle mozzarella on top of the pasta.8 ounces mozzarella
- Bake until the cheese has melted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Serve topped with fresh basil.
Notes
*Nutrition facts are estimates.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 371kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 356mg | Potassium: 378mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 320IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 265mg | Iron: 2.5mg